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General NewsKanagawa town sets up commission to facilitate filming using its natural settings
MANAZURU, Kanagawa — The town of Manazuru in Kanagawa Prefecture has set up a film commission to mak...
November 2, 2021
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General NewsA walk on the historical side
ASAHI, Toyama — A walking event was held in Asahi, Toyama Prefecture, on Oct. 16, where people were ...
November 2, 2021
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DeliciousToyama fishermen hope to lure diners to save local fishing port
TOYAMA — Volunteer fishermen belonging to the Mizuhashi fishermen’s union in Toyama opened a restaur...
November 2, 2021
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General NewsIlluminated boats sail in remembrance of famous poet in Japan
Boats float down a river in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Monday, the day before the anniversary ...
November 2, 2021
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DeliciousMaritozzo hits sweet spot in Japan
The display cases in Maritozzo Romano in the Azabu-Juban district in Minato Ward, Tokyo, contain a s...
November 2, 2021
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Delicious‘Biwako Blue’ foods make splash from Shiga
OTSU — Taiyaki fish-shaped grilled pastry filled with bean paste, somen noodles, mochi rice cakes an...
November 2, 2021
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US & CanadaSupreme Court questions controversial Texas abortion law
WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the Supreme Court signaled Monday they would allow abortion provider...
November 2, 2021
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ElectionsElection over, Kishida focuses on economic recovery
With the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito retaining its majority in the ...
November 1, 2021
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Politics & GovernmentKishida administration back to work after LDP secures controlling majority
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also president of the Liberal Democratic Party, began work to l...
November 1, 2021
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Crime & CourtsPolice: Tokyo train attack had copycat aspect, with more effective arson
The man arrested for starting a fire during a knife attack on a Tokyo train on Sunday night told pol...
November 1, 2021
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ElectionsVoter turnout stands at 55.93 % in Japan General Election
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Voter turnout for single-seat constituencies in Sunday’s election for the House...
November 1, 2021
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GlobalG-20 leaders fail to agree on target year over climate fight
ROME (Jiji Press) — Leaders of the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies on Sunday failed to a...
November 1, 2021
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ElectionsVoter sentiment divided over CDPJ-JCP cooperation
About 82% of Japanese Communist Party supporters voted for candidates of the main opposition Constit...
November 1, 2021
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Politics & Government
Kishida needs to add ability to take action to listening skills
For Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the House of Representatives election results were bittersweet. Ev...
November 1, 2021
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ElectionsSwing voters key to Ishin nearly quadrupling seats
Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) won 41 seats in Sunday’s House of Representatives elect...
November 1, 2021